Mater Dolorosa (Sorrowing Virgin)

Workshop of Dieric Bouts

Created:
Movement:
c. 1490
Renaissance
key Notes:
Emotional Devotion; Flemish Realism
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Dimensions:
38.7 × 30.3 cm (15 1/4 × 11 7/8 in.); Framed: 43.2 × 34 × 4.8 cm (17 × 13 3/8 × 1 7/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on panel
Difficulty:
Expert
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Mater Dolorosa (Sorrowing Virgin) by Workshop of Dieric Bouts

The painting "Mater Dolorosa (Sorrowing Virgin)," created circa 1490, is attributed to the workshop of Dieric Bouts and executed in oil on panel. This work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance's meticulous attention to detail and emotional expression, characteristic of Bouts' influence. Dieric Bouts, a prominent figure in early Netherlandish painting, was known for his innovative use of perspective and color, which his workshop continued to emulate. The "Mater Dolorosa" theme, depicting the Virgin Mary in sorrow, reflects the period's devotional practices and the increasing emphasis on personal piety. Bouts' workshop played a significant role in disseminating his stylistic techniques and religious iconography across the region. This painting contributes to the understanding of late 15th-century devotional art and the transmission of artistic styles through workshops.

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Mater Dolorosa (Sorrowing Virgin)

The painting "Mater Dolorosa" by the workshop of Dieric Bouts, created circa 1490, is an oil on panel work that exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style with its detailed depiction of the Virgin Mary's sorrowful expression. This artwork is characterized by its use of rich colors and meticulous attention to detail, typical of the period's devotional imagery.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Mater Dolorosa (Sorrowing Virgin)